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Smyrna times., 1887-02-02
They Did ston in That Wau.

The funny incidents of railroad
travel that l know would fill a book y
remarked a well-knOwn Delaware rail
road conductor the other day, ." but
among them all one of the most anus
ing happened at Clayton a couple of
years ago. You probably remember
the collision between a Delaware rail-
road train and a train from one of the
Maryland roads, by which several lives
were lost. In our train was an Irish
woman who was enjoying her first ride
on railroad. When the two colliding
trains stopped short this daughter of
the Emerald Isle plunged headfore-
most over seats, landing in the aisle i'm a
confused mass, with her head on the
hoor and her feet high in the air. She
Dlushed as she arose but she quietly
rearranged her toilet and resumed her
seat. A few moments afterward a GEN
tleman entered the car excitedlv and
remarked to the woman that was n
terrible accident, wasn't itP' Acct
dent what accident p asked the latter.
Don't you know, woman, that our
train collided with another one and
killed several people?' 'Faix, and I
tout that wush the way they shtopped
ON this railroad. '"-ETery EUeninq.
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02
FACTTONAL HARMONY IN KENT

The following from the Harrington
Enterprise, WolcOtt organ, is a speci-
men of the weekly proddings that fac
ton is giving the Saulsburys and their
associates:
"Pete Lowber is 'wid 'em' every
time. Peter can't talk, but he kin
wrote
William Rust's ideas are composed
of much of the material which his name
implies.
THE Governor said nothing about
education. The Saulsburys never were
in favor of public schools.
That men may be bought with
promises that will never be redeemed
was proven on Wednesday night, the
18th instant, at Dover.
g. We've got we've printin )" said the
sole editor as he returned to the Disrup-
ter office after his followers had indefi-
nitely postponed.
"They call Benjamin's stump speech
the Mosaic because the finger marks
of Eli, Willard, the two Johns, and
Benjamin are plainly visible.
It's Senator Gray for the next six
years. How Uncle Eli must quake
when he reflects that this is so despite
all the efforts Of the Family Tribe.
Uncle Eli rung his campaign tariff
speech in on brother Benjamin as his
donation to the Mosaic. Then the
family chOrused; We've got we've
speech in
What a beautiful and ennobling
sight it must be up there in Dover to
see the entire family lobbying round
after the printing of a twelve page
pamphlet. Verify they were always
small.
The Bggs-Herbert deal made in
McWhorter's warehouse in Wilmington
worked beautifully. Herbert helped
Biggs and Biggs helped Herbert. One
OF the witnesses to that deal promises
US full account of it and our readers
may look out for it in acouple of weeks.
Perhaps Mr.. Mulligan, chairman of
the House Printing Committee. does
not consider the family organ Demo
cratic journal, in the true sense, espec-
tally since it editOrially advocated the
disruption Of the Democratic party
and the establishment Of a third party.
Or perhaps again, John F. Salisbury
doesn't own Mr.. Mulligan, as he does
MIR. Rust and the Hon. John Henry
! Jones"
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02
A Hyena at Large.
THE UPPER PART OF NEW CASTLE
COUNTY TERRORIZED.

A number of times during the past
month the communities of Hockessn,
Newport, Newark and even as far
down as Delaware city have been dis
turbed by the appearance and some
times attack of an unknown wild beast.
The EUery EUening, Of Monday, thus
speaks of it:
The strange animal that has created so
much interest and considerable fear among
the residents in the vicinity of Hocke3sin
during the past three or four weeks, is a
large hyena, beyond doubt and very fleet
and wary one ut that. The hyena unwiselv
made its appearance yesterday in the vicin-
ity Of Newport, and was followed by a col
ored man, ut u safe and respectable dis
tance, to Folly woods, where it sought the
seclusiOn afforded by the briers and brush
wood. The hunter left the animal in cover
and sped to Newport, where he spread the
alarm. a crowd of men armed with guns
and other firearms united in the hunt. and
sought the animal in its jungle. After
some searching through the woods it was
started and being within 80 yards of some
of the hunters several charges of shot were
aimed at its vltals. None of the loads
however, took effect, at least were not felt
with emphasis severe enough to retard the
animal 5 escape, and it quilted the Folly
woods at pace which soon distanced the
hunters. NJ. f. Hayden, who was mounted
on fast hunter and armed with a big re-
volver, gave it chase, but the ground was
SO soft that his horse was not able to cone
with the aeet-footed hyena, although it
gave the stranger a pretty lively cross
country dash. The animal showed its un-
familiarity with the country by frequently
pausing in its fight to get its bearing and
occasionally circling over the same area.
Mr.. Hayden used every srbterfuge to an
proach it within pistol range but its Prov
ess and fleetness of foot kept a safe dis
tance between the hunter and his quarry.
There were several dogs with the Newport
hunters, but they did not show sufficient in
terest in natural history to approach the
hyena or to follow its trail.
The animal is described by Mr.. HAYDEN
as being between three and four feet high
of dirty brown color mottled with white
patches across the saddle and over its hind
quarters. 1t has a shaggy coat, small ears
and sharp nose. The animal slopes away
from the fore quarters is step hipped and
ITS hind legs are much shorter than the
front ones. It's gait is an easy lope and its
speed IS very great. 1t is proposed to or
ganlze party to capture the animal, the
hunter etfecting its death to take the pelt as
his reward"
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02
Press Opinions.

THE SUSSEX JOURNAL. THE REEnp,,
ORGAN, DISCUSSES MIR. FERGUsoN
The first step taken in the Lesislo-
ture on the question of reform is n stem
backward. 1t was made by Mr.. Fer
guson, a Senator from New Castle
whose main object is to defeat the
movement toward Constitutional
convention. The nature of the bin is
explained in our Legislative letter. Il
Is calculated To cOmplicate matters and
enuanger the cause of reform. IL NAV
perhaps, be taken as II notice from the
faction of which Mr. Ferguson is n
member that it will oppose all efforts
toward placing the matter of Constitu-
u0nal revision in the hands of the neo-
pie. Mr.. FergusOn's remarks on his
oill snow supreme contempt for the
intelligence OF the masses. He thinks
that members of the Legislature are
Oetter calculated to effect Dronar
amendments than representatives ta a
constitutional Convention. This Is an
idea that scintillates and sparkles wifi
0rllIiance. 1t is absolutely blindino
IL IS equivalent TO saying that the nee,
~ eiect Oelter men with their ewes
9nue , man ihey 10 with their eyes omen
Legislators are chosen by factions to
erect certain men to the U. S. Senate
sni anu pass some acts of Legislation
..y i.hey are not chosen with any idea as TO
Shelr ntness or un6tness to revise the
constitution III accordance with the
wishes OF the people. The members Of
a constitutional Convention on tho
o1her hand, are elected for that sole
purpose, and yet Mr.. Ferguson thinks
tnere y more danger of cranks getting
INTO convention than into the Legis.
ia'ure. Mr. Ferguson is in a fair wav
70 put the crank on the side of the
Legislature. We hope no memher
from Sussex will vote in favor of Mr.
Ferguson's anti-retorm measure.
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02
For the Smyrna Times.
KentOn.

On Thursday evening large party
of friends-the old and the vounG
parents and children-gathered at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. B. f. Middleton
and joined in an evening of social
pleasure. With good humor and hill
arious sports the company seemed not
to tire. The games were such as those
in which the youth are not too youn0
nor the hOary heads too old to eniov.
Though Saturday evening was Verv
disagreeable, yet the interesting meet
ings of the Kenton Lyceum brought a
large audience to the Town Hall on
that, the regular meeting evening. On
this evening the paper called The
Fh@nir was read, and its worth was
shown by the looks and words of an
proval with which it was received. and
the good humOr it elected. The de-
bate, concerning whether the people of
TINS State should be allowed to vote on
Local Option or not, resulted in an
affirmative decision. The question for
the discussion next Saturday evening
Is, Resolved, that Columbus deserves
more credit for discovering America
than Lafayette for defending it.n Such
historical subject was taken to en-
aOie the younger and inexperienced
members to take their initiatory steps
IN debating with less discouragement
Ihan II tabstruse subjects were presented.
Two of DIR. b. G.. Frames sisters are
paying him an extended visit.
ALLER.
kenton, Det., February /, 1887.
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02
Gray in the Senate.

The New York Tri6une's Washing
ton correspondent, IN commenting on
the reelected Senators, spoke of Del
aware's young Senator as follows:
Mr.. Gray is one of the most pushing and
energetic of the younger members of the
Democratic side of the Senate He evil
IDENTIFY cares little for the traditions of that
dignifed body, which tacitly assumes that
its young members should be seen, but not
heard, at least not until they have listened
for three or four years to the wisdom of
their elders Mr.. Gray is often heard in
set speeches and in the running fire of de-
bate. In both he acquits himself credita.
bly,. He greatly Nstonished his colleagues
in the beginning of his Senatorial career by
asking puzzling questions Of such men as
Edmunds, Hoar, Ingalls, and other sages
of the Judiciary Committee At first they
treated him as they always do freshman oi
the Senate. But the Senator from Della
ware was not to be put down in that way
He persisted, with the result that to-day he
Is considered one of the most useful of the
young Senators.
The patrOnizng ways of the older Sen
ators toward their young colleagues ex-
tend even to their wives. | remember the
wife Of one of the older men in the Cham
Der remarking to me while seated in the
gallery, just when Mr.. Gray was on his feet
catechising a dignfed colleague of his
For young Senator he seems to me to be
asking altogether too many questions.
The patronizing and almost indignant tone
Of her voice when she said this, illustrated
better than mere words could the feeling
which exists in the Senate between the
ancients and the youngsters"
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02

PERHAPS one of the most trying posi-
tions in Washington is that of sitting
at the head of the postal department.
Postmaster General Villas is literally
Over-run with visitors every morning.
He tries to see all who come, but this
is often impossible The number of
daily callers average over 200, and they
all want the Postmaster-General's ear
as long as they can hold it. Prece-
dence is granted Senators and members
but they are frequently frightened
away when they see the great number
Ofpeople who have arrived before them.
There is no other cabinet officer who
has to contend with the complaints,
requests or demands of this number OF
people; in fact, the others sit peace
fully in their offices, guarded by mes
sengers, who allow them to be disturb
ed only on the most urgent business.
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02

THE question of constitutional
amendment is now before the Legisla-
ture in two or three forms or PROPOSE
tions, but with the warning factions
at such cross purposes as they are,
none Of them are likely to get further
than entered bills by their respective
sponsors. What is needed is measure
that rises above the factions, that meets
the wants of our advanced condition of
to-day, measure that will claim a vir-
tuous treatment that is, a treatment on
its merits without regard to whether it
disturbs this man in his Office or the
other in his political aspirations. I'm
less our political leaders who con.
troll a large following are willing to
make sacrifices for general political
good, with the difficulties of the TX
section Of the old constitution thrown
across our way, we can have little hope
OF any measure of success in constitu-
tional reform. The makeup Of the
present Legislature certainly does not
give assurances Of any such result.
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02
business Locals.

VIM. P. Smitners has 81 900 to loan
on Bond and Mortgage for three wears
on farm land.
STEVENSON & PEREGoY, successors
to w. II. Carr, will receive and fill all
orders for ice cream at the shortest
| notice
Granite and Porcelain Tea and
Chamber Sets, plain and decorated, at
j. b. COOper's.
Stoves-the best and cheapest-at
VIM. FAIRIES, Commerce street.
Choice Mackeral, at J. B. Cooper's.
VIM. p Smithers has now to loan on
FIRST Mortgages on Real Estate, 81 900,
$4,000, $4,000 and $4,000
Devoe Brilliant Oil, the best and SAT-
est oil made, at J. B. COoper's.
Pulpit and Family Bibles, at J. B.
| COOper's.
Asbestos Stove Innings, at VIM.
FAIRIES, Commerce Street.
Ladies', Gents and Children's Gossa-
meres, at J. B. COOper's.
Striped Velvets and Velveteeps in
all leading cOlOrs at +. REYNOLDS &
Co. 5, Dover, and 5. NJ. Reynolds &
Co.. S Middletown.
Window Shades and Spring Fixtures
at }. b. COoper's. Loops and Fringes''
The Pearl" " shirt is Justly noted as
being by all odds the best. and incest
hitting shirt made. Sold bv T.. Rev
noids x Co.'S, Dover, and S. NJ. Rev
nolds " Co., Middletown.
Blank Books, all Styles, Sizes and
Qualities, at J. B. COoper's.
A splendid Assortment of Choice
Dress Fabrics in the latest and most
popular patterns and styles at f. Rev
nolds q Co.'S, Dover, Del. and 6. M
Reynolds & Co.'s, Middletown.
Table and Pocket Cutlery at JR
COOper's. -
A large stock of Fancy Shirts. from
me , QUO fercale to the $3.50 French
[enangs, Justreceived at the "Capital''
SHIRT (Nlegear'sl Agency, Smyrna.
Order any Book you want, at J. B.
CoOper's. -
Cucumber Wood Pumps for sale bv
WIN. FAIRIES, Commerce street.
THE Perkins & House Non-Exnlos-
I've Lamp is the only Lamp fit to he
used among children. 1t cannot ex-
pIode or break. Sold only bv ]. R
Cooper. -
.IiInware, WOOdenware, Lamps and
OH Cloths, at VIM. FAIRIES.
Over 100 Farms for sale, together
with some desirable town propertv and
lots. Send for circulars. J. H. PRIM-
ROSE 4 Co., Real Estate Brokers.
Best place to buy Hardware in town.
cheap, is at VIM. FAIRIES.
Fine French China lHaviland'sl
Gold Band and Plain White Tea Sets
at less than Philadelphia prices. M =
Reynolds Il Co.'S, Dover, Delaware
and 5. NJ. Reynolds & Co.'s, Middle,
town.
Big drive in Gents Plated Bosom
SHIRTS for Spring and Summer. Call
I9r I9 tne Capital" at the Smyrna Shirt
u''i '0Is' MEGEAR's.
when when Baby was sick, we gave her CAsTORIA
when She was Child, she cried for CAsTOp1,
when She baeame Miss, she olung To CAsToRIA
When she had Children, she gave them CAsTaa
at }. b. Cooper's. ' i'"''' l'S'
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02

ward, as our streets will become a canal
capable of floating some of our largest
naval vessels.
Harry Smith, one of our most ener-
getic and useful citizens, has had his
hair cut for once in seven years, and
said that as soon as the robbins build
again he was going to get shaved also.
There is a gate on the Avenue on
which the hinges, are becoming weak,
but as hardware is cheap and the clerk
saws that he has learned his trade at
gate building, l don't see that it makes
any difference; only, don't swing on
the gate.
NEIDER.
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02
Corsey-King.

At 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Jan
uary 18th, large company of guests
assembled at the residence Of the brides
uncle, OthO Marvel, near Moorton, to
witness the marriage of Miss Ella King
to William t. Corsey, of near Dover,
by the Rev. w. NJ. Warner, of Wvo.
ming Under an evergreen arch, from
which suspended large bell, composed
of moss, cream and pink roses. the
bride and groom stood while taking the
sacred vows. The bride was nicely at
tired in white-cream and pink roses.
The ceremony was followed by a sup
per, finished with ice cream and cake.
The bride received many presents.
together with the best wishes of her
friends.
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02
Personal.

L. Irving Handy and bride returned
from their visit to Virginia on Mouday
and have since been the guests of Mrs,
q. E. Peterson at Belmont.
VIM. D. HAZEL andiwife, of Cecilton,
spent yesterday in town.
t. S. Armitage had several strokes of
paralysis at his residence on Sunday
evening, and is now critically i'll.
Miss Maggie Smithers, of Camden, N.
j., is on visit to her mother.
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02

The difficulty with the Dominion of
Canada over the fishery question while
it is not likely to lead to hostilities will
have the gratifying effect of turning at
tention to our defencoless condition
and cause Congress to do something
towards the defence of our seaboard
cities and strengthening our fortifca-
tions so as to better repel an. invasion
from a foreign foe.
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02

WARLIKE preparations continue in
both Germany and France while both
talk peace. There is a manifest feeling
throughout Europe that war will be
precipitated because each nation be-
lieyes the other is making the fullest
preparation to strike a sudden and de-
cisive blow.
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02
GOING FOR A FAcr1oN1sr.

| am factionist, am, and expect
to vote as my faction directs every
time," said a member of the House
from Sussex the other day. Yes; his
faction said 90 against a Sussex man
for State Treasurer and he went. His
faction may say, violate your oath, "
and he will obey. He is a faction man,
he isi" a worthy representative of a
disreputable crew. But then he is kind
of soft you knOw.-DeLawdred
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02
IN FAVOR OF MR.. ALLABAND's ELL

. l. L.
The bill introduced by Mr.. Allahand,
which prohibits the manufacture, sale
or havin" in possession for sale, any
Gutter or cheese made from any other
material than pure cows milk or the
cream thereof, ought to meet with the
hearty approval of farmers, but it
won't. Strictly speaking all people
who live i'll the country are not farm
ers. Many farmers, however, will re-
Joice at this bill and its excellent pro-
visions, while those who make a living
in various ways will oppose the bill.
It is no doubt probable that people
living in the country to buy oleomar-
garine and after a little manipulation
resell it again as the "Simon pure. .
Let the bill become a law.-Ne,cark
LedQer.
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02
OBJ SGgrna 1Jimes. al
S11Ya'nu, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Feb. 2, 1887,

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by ROBT. D. HoFFEcKER Editor and
Proprietor, at Smyrna, Del.
TERMS-SUBsCRIPTION-O year 81 90 in advance
or $3.50 if not paid till the end of the year No
paper discontinued until all arrears are paid
only at the option Of the Publisher.
ADVERTISER ENTS will be inserted at the rate
of Seven Cents line for the first insertion; sub
sequent insertions Three e-and-a half cents. A
liberal discount made to quarterly, semi-aimual
and yearly advertisers.
OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged Five Cents
per line.
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02
New Advertisements.

THE attention of our readers is called
to the following new advertisements:
Scribner's Magazine.
For Rent-JOhn c. Bailey.
Smyrna's Boot and Shoe Store-T. d
Pierce.
Great Reduction in the Price of Cloth
ing-Garitee, Masten & Allen.
Clerk Wanted-Wm. E. Hall.
For Sale at a Bargain-Griffenburg
Plumbing-George o. Bailey.
Village Nurseries, HightstOwn, N. J
-Chas. Black & Bro.
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02

example as witnesseth bill introduced
to-day in the House to enable the COM
missiOneTs of that town to borrow
money for the erection of water works.
The bills passed thus far are not of
general importance, being incOrpOra-
tion acts and minor school district
changes.
LEGISLATURE NOTES.
The savage attack of the DeLeWaredn
on DIR. Lewis is condemned in the
strongest language by all right think
ing people, who had rather see the State
printing given to the lowest and most
advantageous bidder, thereby prevent
ing the exOrbitant prices charged by
the DeLGWdredR for such work.
1t seems to be a great relief that the
Legislature has finally settled down to
work, and bartering for offices given II
second place.
TOWN NOTES.
Levy Court is in session here, but has
done nothing Of any note so far.
An adjourned session of the Court of
Errors and Appeals was held last week
to render a decision between the Del
ware Railroad and New Castle county.
| There were some very good arguments
delivered by counsel on both sides. No
! decision has been rendered.
The State Temperance Alliance meets
! here tomorrow, and will hold public
meeting at night. The advisability of
petitioning the Legislature for an Op-
pOrtunity to vote for Local Option will
/ be discussed.
Dancing, progressive euchre and
evening parties are numerous, and the
young people of Dover can lie relied on
to take all Of them in."
JTTTTEN
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02
1887.
.Harper's Bazaar.
ILLUSTRATED.

nANrtt bAZAE combines the choicest litera.
ure ana the finest art illustrations with the latest
,i ao'is a',u lle most useful family reading It's
~ nnn Us humorous sketches are unsurpassed lJS
apeTS or social etiquette DECORATIVE ART house
inS S'S SS ~ ~ us branches, cookery, etc make Il
enaiIn paIeS and pattern-sheet supplements
iaIieS % save many times the cost OF sub
linz pslon 4; ~, oS oelng their own dreSsmakers Not
the most fastidious taste. '''A' OOu'u
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02
Water. Water. Water.
Gas. Gas. Gas.


SMYRNA, DEL, January 2j, 1887.
To the Citizens Of Smyrna:
Having bought out the interest
Of g. w. Il ). TAYLOR in the Plumbing
and Gas Fitting Business, l am prepared
to furnish and put in all kinds Of Mater
Pipes in the best manner Having had Is
years experience in the Plumbing and Gas
Fitting Business, feel confident Of meeting
the wants Of the people. l will also have
an experienced Plumber and Gas Filter in
my employ. Respectfully.
G. +. LIPPINCOTT
Main Street, near the Odd Fellows Hall.
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02

nai In The death Of Bishop Gain. o. the
A. NJ: =. Church, which occurred at bis
home in Washington last week. the
cOlcred race loses a leader whose lie
win bear copying by many Of white
skin. Hfaa9sf ai1A .ll aIal -
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02
FOR RENT.

Dwelling House, Lot, Carriage H,r..
and Stable, on Commerce Street S,a,..-sse use
Apply TO '0'
Jan 26-2w JOHN C. BATTEv
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02
DEATHS

FLUHARTY.-In this town. Februarv l.. ,,.,,,.
c. Fluharty, aged 81 years. ''' william
MARsHALL.-In Leipsic, January 2Stb rn,,-
wife OF Lewis Marshall, aged q years Alue'
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02

~ every land and cline, the merits
ofSt Jacobs Oil rs the only conquerer
Of pain, are being ack nowledged by
the press and people. .4fi s9f
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02
NO NOT NEGLECT TO READ
NO NOT NEGLECT TO READ
SCribnGr'S
Magazine
VOL l.. No. ?. For FeJruayy
IT CONTAINS :

IT CONTAINS:
julius Crsar as Pontiter lIa.ei,nns. From
tispece. From the Bust in the Nu.en
ChiaramOnti, in the Vatican Fn-
graved by W. B. Closson. after a
photograph from the original
The LikeHeSSeS Of Ja,lius Crsqr-NVitb
illustrations from the author collec-
tion. John c. Ropes.
The Residuary Legatee: or. the POSTUM
nous lest of the Late John Austin
Part First.-The Will j. 5. of Dale
Halt Curse. A Story. Octave Thanet
Icory and Gold Poem. Charles Henry
Luders.
"reminiscences Of the .Sic0e and C,D.,s,,y,
Of Paris. Second PAPER. The Siege
With illustrations from portrait, and
documents in Mr.. Washburne's pos
session +. B. Washburne, Ex-M Min
istertO France.
Seth's Brothers Bife.-Chapters WIN
Harold Frederic.
The Last FiH'roiC. Charles Edwin Mark
ham
GdmPSes at the Diaries Of Gourcrne,tr
Norris. Social Life and Character
IN the Paris OF the Revolution.-Se-
cond lconcluding) Paper Annie
Cary Morris.
The Story Of a Ne,c York House.-II
Illustrated by A. b. Frost, +. Hon
kinson Smith and q. w. Edwards
II. e. Bunner.
Our Naval Poliey.-A Lesson from 1861
James Russell Solely, U. 5. Navy.
The Dueharmes Of the Baskaton0e Dim
can Campbell Scott A Story.
after Death. Poem. Louise Cbandler
MOultOn.
NJ. C0q"etin Brander Matthews.
R"ss'GH Novels. Thomas Sergeant Perry.